Nomad Rank
Total Score
Country
Tonga
Capital City
Nuku'alofa
Language
English, Tongan
Currency
Tongan paʻanga
Region
Oceania
Landlocked
No
Tonga Passport
Nomad Capitalist Passport Index Ranking
The Tonga Passport is currently ranked Number 83T in the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index with a total score of 82. This ranking, relative to other passports, has been calculated by considering the government of Tonga’s approach not just to travel, but to international taxation laws, global perception, dual citizenship and personal freedom.
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Travel Destinations from Tonga 50% in total score
For the Tonga Travel Score calculation, we relied on government travel data from 199 passport-issuing countries and territories, combined with real-time intelligence and proprietary research. This factor includes a Mobility Score (MS) measuring ease of travel, which focuses on visa-free (VF) travel, visa on arrival (VOA), eTA and eVisa (if issued within three days). Based on that data, we assigned Tonga a Travel Score of 128 which means that Tonga passport holders can enter a total of 128 destinations — either without a visa, through a visa on arrival or via an eTA.
Taxation in Tonga 20% in total score
For the Tonga Taxation Score calculation, we relied on data from our network of tax vendors, news sources and tax authorities. Based on that data, we assigned Tonga a Taxation Score of 30, meaning that Tonga allows citizens to relocate to avoid tax.
Perception 10% in total score
For the Tonga Perception Score calculation, we relied on the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and subjective factors from our networks’ experience to determine how each country’s citizens are perceived and recognised. Based on that data, we assigned Tonga a Perception Score of 30, meaning that Tonga citizens experience intermediate hostility.
Dual Citizenship 10% in total score
For the Tonga Dual Citizenship Score calculation, we relied on embassy data and our experience to assess the ability to hold dual citizenship. Based on that data, we assigned Tonga a Dual Citizenship Score of 50, meaning that Tonga citizens are almost always allowed to hold other citizenships.
Freedom 10% in total score
For the Tonga Freedom Score calculation, we relied on data and news reports on mandatory military service, government surveillance, press freedom and other factors to determine the personal freedom of citizens and expats. Based on that data, we assigned Tonga a Freedom Score of 40, meaning that Tonga citizens have intermediate freedom.
